This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, and positions for the A Major Pentatonic scale. For an in-depth lesson on the major pentatonic scale, see Major Pentatonic Scale Positions.
Notes of A Major Pentatonic Scale
The A Major Pentatonic Scale contains three natural notes and two sharps.
A – B – C# – E – F#
Scale Formula
| Intervals | Root | Major 2nd | Major 3rd | Perfect 5th | Major 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | A | B | C# | E | F# |
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the A Major Pentatonic scale.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Parent and Relative Scales
Relative Minor of A Major Pentatonic: F# Minor Pentatonic | F# – A – B – C# – E
Parent Major of A Major Pentatonic: A Major Scale | A – B – C# – D – E – F# – G#
